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The City of Ada and Dekko Community Center are continuing their fundraising efforts for the ongoing Dekko Community Center renovation project. Fundraising is currently being done as a part of the community effort portion of the Dekko Foundation grant the city received for the project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us an update on…
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At Monday night’s meeting, the Fertile City Council approved a data practice policy for people who want copies of public data. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Also at Monday’s meeting, City financial records show the City-owned Fair Meadow nursing home is running at a loss. From October 2023 through May of this year, the nursing…
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On Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee spoke about the County’s share of money from the state’s settlement with companies that make and distribute opioids. Lee says so far, Polk County has received just over $550,000. But getting that money will be complicated. Lee says distributing the money to…
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The 2024 Mahnomen County Fair is over. Mahnomen County Fair Board President Joe Swiers says despite some weather issues, the fair overall was a success. Swiers says the fair board is already looking ahead to the 2025 Mahnomen County Fair, and he said that they will continue to build up the event, and improve. Full…
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The company that wants to build a large dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro will have an open house Tuesday afternoon in Halstad. Riverview LLP’s open house will be from 3 to 6pm at the former Norman County West gym at 8 3rd Street East in Halstad. People can ask questions about the proposed $180 million…
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The Ada Public Library will be hosting a Free Magic on Thursday July 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn Says all are invited to attend and she gives us a preview of the event. For more information go to larl.org/locations/ada.
Independence Day weekend is over, but the summer programs at Itasca State Park continue. Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what’s going on at the park this week. Their summer programming continues into the weekend with lots going on including their weekly concert series. The full interview with Connie Cox can be heard online at…
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Veteran Outdoor Adventure Programs are a staple of the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, and they offer veterans the opportunity to take in the outdoors while also bonding with other veterans. While many of the retreats are full the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation is still taking registrations for a number of them. Foundation Director Tracy Dunham…
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During the latest KRJB Farm and Field Show R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Joe Hasting of American Crystal Sugar to discuss the sugarbeet crop and how things are looking. Hasting says despite getting the crop in early the lack of a consistent warm heat could cause issues. Hasting also discussed the impact…
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Transportation can often be a hurdle for many veterans, especially when it comes to their doctor appointments. Traill County Veteran Service Officer La Linda Blotsky tells us more about some free transportation programs available to Traill County veterans. Blotsky says applications are still open for the Keys to Progress Program which is a national program…
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